# Opposition (Malaysia)

The Opposition (Malay: Pembangkang; Jawi: ڤمبڠكڠ‎) in Malaysia fulfils the same function as the official opposition in other Commonwealth of Nations monarchies. It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a general election.

## Federal Parliament

This is the list of current Leaders of the Opposition in the Parliament of Malaysia:
| House | Opposition Leader | Political party | Political party | Term | Government Leader |
| Dewan Negara | Vacant | | N/A | 18 July 2018 6 years, 212 days | Vacant |
| Dewan Rakyat | Hamzah Zainuddin (b. 1957) MP for Larut | | PN (BERSATU) | 10 December 2022 2 years, 67 days | Anwar Ibrahim (b. 1947) MP for Tambun |
* ↑ This column names only the opposition leader's party. The opposition bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

## State Legislative Assemblies

The Leader of the Opposition in Malaysian state politics is a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly).
In each state, the Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest political party in the State Assembly that is not in government except in the Johor State Legislative Assembly.
When in state legislative assembly, the Leader of the Opposition sits on the left-hand side of the centre table, in front of the Opposition and opposite the Menteri Besar/Chief Minister/Premier. The State Opposition Leader is elected by the minority party of the Assembly according to its rules. A new Opposition Leader may be elected when the incumbent dies, resigns, or is challenged for the leadership.
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system and is based on the Westminster model. The Opposition is an important component of the Westminster system, with the Opposition directing criticism at the Government's policies and programs, give close attention to all proposed legislation and attempts to defeat and replace the Government. The Opposition is therefore known as the 'government in waiting' and it is a formal part of the parliamentary system.
This is the list of current Leaders of Opposition in the Legislative Assemblies of the Malaysian states:
Current State Opposition Leaders as of 15 February 2025 :
| State (and Assembly) | Opposition Leader | Political party | Term | Government Leader |
| Kedah (15th) | Bau Wong Bau Ek (b. 1967) MLA for Sidam | PH–PKR | 26 November 2023 1 year, 81 days | Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (b. 1974) MLA for Jeneri |
| Kelantan (15th) | Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim (b. unknown) MLA for Galas | BN–UMNO | 5 September 2023 1 year, 163 days | Mohd Nassuruddin Daud (b. 1965) MLA for Meranti |
| Melaka (15th) | Mohd Yadzil Yaakub (b. 1978) MLA for Bemban | PN–BERSATU | 13 December 2022 2 years, 64 days | Ab Rauf Yusoh (b. 1961) MLA for Tanjung Bidara |
| Negeri Sembilan (15th) | Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker (b. 1980) MLA for Labu | PN–BERSATU | 21 March 2024 331 days | Aminuddin Harun (b. 1967) MLA for Sikamat |
| Pahang (15th) | Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (b.1960) MLA for Cheka | PN–PAS | 6 December 2022 2 years, 71 days | Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail (b. 1958) MLA for Jelai |
| Penang (15th) | Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff (b. unknown) MLA for Sungai Dua | PN–PAS | 17 November 2023 1 year, 90 days | Chow Kon Yeow (b. 1957) MLA for Padang Kota |
| Perak (15th) | Razman Zakaria (b. 1960) MLA for Gunong Semanggol | PN–PAS | 9 December 2022 2 years, 68 days | Saarani Mohamad (b.1962) MLA for Kota Tampan |
| Perlis (15th) | Gan Ay Ling (b. unknown) MLA for Indera Kayangan | PH–PKR | 19 November 2022 2 years, 88 days | Mohd Shukri Ramli (b. 1961) MLA for Sanglang |
| Sabah (15th) | Shafie Apdal (b. 1956) MLA for Senallang | WARISAN | 29 September 2020 4 years, 139 days | Hajiji Noor (b. 1956) MLA for Sulaman |
| Sarawak (19th) | Chong Chieng Jen (b. 1971) MLA for Padungan | PH–DAP | 19 March 2024 333 days | Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg (b. 1949) MLA for Gedong |
| Selangor (15th) | Azmin Ali (b. 1964) MLA for Hulu Kelang | PN–BERSATU | 19 September 2023 1 year, 149 days | Amirudin Shari (b. 1980) MLA for Sungai Tua |
| Terengganu (15th) | None | None | 12 August 2023 1 year, 187 days | Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (b. 1970) MLA for Ru Rendang |
* ↑ This column names only the opposition leader's party. The opposition bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.
This is the list of current Leader of Balancing Force in the Legislative Assembly of the Malaysian state:
Current State Balancing Force Leader as of 15 February 2025 :
| State (and Assembly) | Balancing Force Leader | Political party | Political party | Term | Government Leader | Government Leader | Refs |
| Johor (15th) | Andrew Chen Kah Eng (b. 1975) MLA for Stulang | | PH–DAP | 20 March 2023 1 year, 332 days | | Onn Hafiz Ghazi (b. 1979) MLA for Machap | |
* ↑ This column names only the balancing force leader's party. The balancing force bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.